Author: John Merlino
Date: 14:42:32 10/27/99
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On October 27, 1999 at 17:02:22, gerard sanchez wrote: > > When I was browsing through different computer chess ratings, I noticed >that processor strength is always accounted for. Example, Chessmaster >at P-II 200 MHz or K-6 Processors. Because of this reason I wondered, >My Chessmaster uses a 450 P-III Processor, does that mean that its performance >is better? If so, what about all those posted personalities in the >program, chessmaster,that have specific ratings to them like 1886 and >so forth ,is it not reliable then? (in consideration of the processor.) > >Thanks! > >Gerard Just about every computer program will play better with a faster processor, assuming you are using a setting that makes full use of processor speed. Lower settings, such as a fixed ply depth or others that may cripple certain optimizations, will probably not benefit from a faster machine. As for Chessmaster, it has been shown that faster machines result in higher ratings for personalities that don't have maximums set in their search depths. So, some personalities will be stronger, others will stay about the same strength. jm
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